| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $42.59 | 5.639% | $44.9917 | $44.99 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.95 | 8.142% | $18.3301 | $18.33 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.78 | 4.770% | $104.5395 | $104.54 | $104.55 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.96 | 7.742% | $268.2345 | $268.23 | $268.25 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.39 | 8.422% | $253.0461 | $253.05 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.25 | 9.322% | $131.4597 | $131.46 | $131.45 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.63 | 13.311% | $153.6837 | $153.68 | $153.70 | $153.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.55 | $974.2853 | $974.28 | $974.35 | $974.20 | |